Can I file through maine or illinois? No assets no kids...i live in Illinois he lives in maine.

I don't know about Maine, but you can file TODAY in Illinois. YOU will have to show up in court. Check out the helpful info at the link below.

Can I become the residential parent or obtain full custody of my children?

Yes, you should be able to attain your objective. You should work with an attorney.

What is the difference between a voluntary acknowledgegment of paternity and a birth certificate? My ex-girlfirend is trying to

What are you talking about? She "attached a birth certificate with [your] name on it." To what did she attach it to? Assuming your child is...

Can my son's father DEMAND that I accommodate his request for a change in visitation days? He is constantly changing his mind.

Absolutely! Your son's father may make such a "DEMAND." Whether you pay any attention to it is entirely up to you. You should have a schedule...

I have invested thousands of dollars in tools for work during my marriage. can my wife take them?

Sure, she can take them . . . but why would she? Tools acquired during the marriage are marital property. Certainly she has some stuff she wants...

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Can I be put on child support if I didn't establish my parental rights or if I'm not on the birth certificate

Yes. There might be a way out, however. You should speak with an attorney.

Husband is denying me my weekends with my daughter. not yet divorced. what should I do?

Court order (including visitation orders) are ORDERS! Your visitation ORDER is not an invitation to a tea party. It is not something he may...

It's not too late. Talk with an attorney. There's plenty of help available to you -- right in Waukegan. Make some calls. Wes...

Can the sheriff serve my husband who is in the military with divorce papers?

You don't have to worry about serving the papers. Your attorney will take care of those details. Attorneys have to deal with serving members of...

My baby sitter left my children with a stranger at my house while I was working so she could go party. Do I have a legal case?

DO NOT CONTACT DCFS! Call the referral agency and report the problem. It seems tome you have nothing to pay. You say she wants to get paid for...